Archives for February 2009

AOL PlaySavvy has a great review of the new HEXBUG Ant and the other HEXBUG creatures.
Innovation First has a problem with bugs. Yet, it's a good problem to have. HEXBUG, its electronic bugs line is so popular that they're breeding and evolving. At International Toy Fair 2009 in New York City, the company showed off its latest mini robotic creation that's so cute, you might … [Read more...]

A nice review of the HEXBUG product line on inventorspot.com:
There is no need to worry - these bugs won't bite. In fact, these are probably the cutest and smartest bugs you have ever seen. HEXBUG, is an intelligent little insect that comes equipped with two sensors, an object and voice sensor. When the bug bumps or touches something or hears a voice or sound, it stops or … [Read more...]

Keep an eye out for Innovation First's HEXBUG Ant that may soon take over anthills everywhere. The 6cm long robo-insect has six legs, tactile antennae and hooked claws. Unveiled at the NY International Toy Fair 2009, it also has front and rear touch sensors for maneuvering and wheels that allows it to move faster than previous HEXBUGS.
Read more at RobotSnob.com … [Read more...]

HEXBUG was included on io9.com's list of favorite science-esque toys from Toy Fair. They include a few photos of the HEXBUG product line as well as a video demonstration by Sean from Innovation First (makers of HEXBUG).
Read more: http://io9.com/5155423/our-favorite-science+esque-toys-from-toy-fair … [Read more...]